In this 9th installment of the Death Row series, Pastor James takes us into 2 Timothy 3 with Paul’s sobering warning from death row: in the last days, people will love themselves, money, and pleasure more than God. Preaching from a Roman prison cell, Paul’s final words remind Timothy—and us—what it means to live with integrity and godliness in a self-obsessed culture.

This message digs deep into the signs of a culture gone astray—materialism, narcissism, and hedonism—and contrasts them with a life rooted in Scripture, purpose, and Christlike endurance. With humor, vivid illustrations (yes, even the Little Mermaid's dinglehopper), and gospel truth, this sermon challenges us to be people who love the Lord more than ourselves, and who surround ourselves with those who lift us up in faith.

Key Takeaways:

A culture of self-love is a sign of spiritual decline.

Avoid people who claim godliness but deny its power.

True endurance comes through Christ, who has rescued us again and again.

The Word of God must be your foundation in confusing and difficult times.